He taxi driving It is one of the country’s major sources of mobility, apart from other conventional systems, such as the fleets of buses and minibuses and the mass transit systems of the main cities of Colombia, such as Transmilenio in Bogotá; Transmetro in Barranquilla; Transcaribe in Cartagena; or the MIO in Cali.
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According to data from La República, in 2023 there were nearly 1,000 deaths in Colombia. 768,000 taxisof which 55% are concentrated in Cundinamarca, Bogotá and Antioquia.
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Having a taxi and operating it with all the necessary documentation is not cheap in Colombia and everything depends on the city where you move. For example, in Bogotá there are around 50,000 taxis that pay a fee of approximately 75 million pesos, an operating tax that is governed by law. In cities such as Medellín or Cali this tax has a cost of 60 million pesos and 30 million pesos respectively.
Naturally, the value of a taxi varies on the market depending on whether it is new or used and the mileage and model of the car. A brand new and economical taxi can cost 50 million pesos or 60 million pesos, while a used one in good condition can cost between 20 million and 30 million pesos, depending on several factors.
In addition, the taxi driver must have non-contractual and contractual insurance for the protection of passengers and the vehicle itself. According to Tax Express de Cali, the value of the policy Coverage of mobilized passengers (RCC), as well as damages, death or injuries caused to third parties (RCE) has a value of 900,000 pesos.
In addition, the vehicle must have Mandatory Insurance (SOAT)which has a value of approximately 500,000 pesos.
In addition, the taxi must also have AP (Personal Accident) insurance, the amount of which depends on the value insured by the taxi driver.
Other costs that must be assumed by anyone who wants to start a taxi are the technical inspection and the driver’s license for the person who will be driving. The inspection has an approximate cost of 300,000 pesos (for 2024) and the driver’s license 118,700 pesos; however, it is known that to obtain the license a driving course is necessary that can cost up to 900,000 pesos, depending on the driving school where the driving course is taken.
Then there are operational costs, such as fuel, fare (if the vehicle is not owned), frequency of rides and savings on maintenance costs.
A gallon of regular gasoline costs a little more than 15,000 pesos In most cities in the country, the cost is even higher. The price of a vehicle is 80,000 pesos, while a satellite frequency is between 15,000 and 20,000 pesos.
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